{"id":216303,"date":"2025-05-29T16:09:15","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T21:09:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=216303"},"modified":"2025-10-10T07:36:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-10T12:36:13","slug":"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\/","title":{"rendered":"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) just dropped a bombshell for rifle lovers, history buffs, and serious competitors: a brand-new, forged-receiver <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/search?keyword=m1%20garand\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\">M1 Garand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, you read that right. The CMP has officially launched the &#8220;M1 Garand by CMP,&#8221; a commercial production of the legendary battle rifle built with precision, heritage, and modern craftsmanship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"563\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_Garand_CMP.jpg\" alt=\"A CMP-produced M1.\" class=\"wp-image-216304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_Garand_CMP.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_Garand_CMP-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_Garand_CMP-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_Garand_CMP-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;Thousands of rounds were fired during the Arizona Game &amp; Fish Expo at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility. CMP has conducted thorough testing on the M1 Garand by CMP rifle to ensure performance, reliability and authenticity.&#8221; &#8212; CMP.  (<em>Photo: CMP<\/em>)<br \/><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-a-new-era-begins\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\" data-level=\"2\">A New Era Begins<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-why-now\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\" data-level=\"2\">Why Now?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-for-shooters-collectors-and-patriots\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\" data-level=\"2\">For Shooters, Collectors, and Patriots<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-competition-ready\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\" data-level=\"2\">Competition Ready<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ready-to-own-a-piece-of-living-history\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\" data-level=\"2\">Ready to Own a Piece of Living History?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-new-era-begins\">A New Era Begins<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"M1 Garand by CMP\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EV63wB1hJtQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Will you purchase one of CMP&#8217;s M1 Garands? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The CMP is partnering with Alabama-based Heritage Arms USA to deliver this next chapter in American marksmanship. At the core of this new rifle is a forged receiver\u2014yes, <strong>forged<\/strong>, not cast\u2014faithfully recreated from original <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/brand\/springfield-armory\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\">Springfield Armory<\/a> specs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/bear-creek-arsenal-ar-15-complete-7-62x39-rifle\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\">The Bear Creek Arsenal AR-15 Complete 7.62\u00d739 Rifle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stamped with CMP serial numbers in classic font and paired with a mix of new and surplus GI parts, this is no cheap clone. It&#8217;s a true revival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M1 Garand by CMP will come chambered in both .30-06 and .308, with future variants on the way. Each rifle includes a new barrel, fresh walnut stock, and GI parts where available. And yes, it still goes <em>ping<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-now\">Why Now?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to CMP, the government surplus well isn\u2019t dry just yet\u2014but it&#8217;s getting there. To keep the National Matches, youth competitions, Talladega Marksmanship Park, and JROTC programs funded, CMP needed a fresh revenue stream that still stays true to their mission. Reproducing the M1 Garand was the obvious answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just about fundraising. It\u2019s about preserving history and keeping classic American firearms in the hands of those who appreciate them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">M1 Garand by CMP Rifle Specs:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Receiver Group<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Receiver (Forged, Marked with CMP Crest)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Barrel Group<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Barrel (.30-06 Springfield or .308 Winchester)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas Cylinder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gas Cylinder Lock Screw (Plug)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operating System<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operating Rod (rebuilt &amp; refinished)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Operating Rod Spring<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stock Group<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Walnut Buttstock (with CMP Markings)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front Handguard (Walnut)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rear Handguard (Walnut)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttplate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buttplate Screws<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rear Sling Swivel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Front Sling Swivel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stock Ferrule<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>MSRP: $1900 with $40 shipping &amp; handling per rifle<\/em><\/strong><em>.&nbsp;<strong>A custom fitted rifle case is included with each rifle order.&nbsp;<em><strong>Commercial rifles are exempt from the twelve per year limit (the limit applies only to surplus rifles).<\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-for-shooters-collectors-and-patriots\">For Shooters, Collectors, and Patriots<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_M1-Garand_CMP.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-216306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_M1-Garand_CMP.jpg 900w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_M1-Garand_CMP-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_M1-Garand_CMP-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/M1_M1-Garand_CMP-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">&#8220;With this release, CMP isn\u2019t just selling a rifle; we are offering a classical experience that honors the past while embracing the needs of modern enthusiasts. Whether you\u2019re a collector, a competitive shooter, or simply a lover of American history, the\u00a0<em>M1 Garand by CMP<\/em>\u00a0is a worthy addition to your armory.&#8221; &#8212; CMP (<em>Photo: CMP<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>CMP\u2019s rifles have always had a soul, and this project is no exception. Thousands of hours went into the design and testing. <a href=\"https:\/\/heritagemfg.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\">Heritage Arms USA\u2019s<\/a> machining expertise helped CMP replicate exact tolerances of the original Garand\u2014an engineering marvel even by today\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first 100 rifles will be auctioned with premium early serial numbers. After that, the rest will be sold via mail order, direct in-store at Talladega and Camp Perry, and through CMP\u2019s new online preorder system. MSRP is set at $1,900 with a custom hard case included.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yes\u2014you can buy more than one. Since these are commercial rifles, the normal surplus limits don\u2019t apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-competition-ready\">Competition Ready<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The new M1 Garand rifles are built to original gas system tolerances and will accept M2 Ball spec loads like Lake City <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmc.army.mil\/Installations.aspx?id=LakeCity\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\">ammo<\/a>. They\u2019re competition-legal under updated CMP rules and will even be integrated into future CMP Advanced Maintenance Classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ready-to-own-a-piece-of-living-history\">Ready to Own a Piece of Living History?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This isn\u2019t a nostalgia trip\u2014it\u2019s a resurrection. With demand likely to explode, now\u2019s the time to reserve yours. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/thecmp.org\/m1-garand-by-cmp\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"cmp-resurrects-the-m1-garand\" title=\"CMP Resurrects the M1 Garand!\">https:\/\/thecmp.org\/m1-garand-by-cmp\/<\/a> to get in line.  <em><strong>MSRP: $1900. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The M1 Garand by CMP isn\u2019t just a rifle. It\u2019s a statement. 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